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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1915

Page

3

Fire Prevention Publicity Plan Urges Education Campaign

Illinois marks Fire Prevention Day with a push for statewide education on fire hazards. Fire Chief Marriotte files the International Association of Fire Engineers report highlights with the city clerk. The piece urges schools, churches, civic groups, and newspapers to join in a coordinated effort to reduce fires and promote safety.

Illinois Dunne Chicago Quincey International'Association ‘of Fire Engineers George Marriotte Whig Fire Prevention Bureau the Fire Department Board “of Education

Will of John B Grawe Bequeaths To Church And Children

The John B Grawe estate filing in county court shows a 350 cash bequest to St Anthony's church Melrose and 500 to son Anton for his care. The will directs the executor to divide remaining cash and real estate among ten children, with Bernard named executor and bond filed. The inventory lists notes, cash, and a northwest quarter of southeast quarter of section nine in Melrose township. A centenary suffrage celebration noted with speakers Dr John Elliott and Harriet Stanton Blatch.

John’ B. Grawe St. Anthony's Church of Melrose Anton John Herman Bernard Clemence Louis Mary A Anna M Anton Grawe Frances Lubbe Melrose Township America Seneca Falls New York John Elliott Harriet Stanton Blatch Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Honor Early Suffragist in Elizabeth Cady Stanton Birthday

Johnstown New York marked the centennial birthday of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, its noted daughter and a pioneer advocate of equal suffrage, with a city tribute reflecting her influential role in the suffrage movement.

Johnstown N. Y Elizabeth Cady Stanton New York Ltis

Al Gorrell Company at Empire Hippodrome Schedule

The Empire Hippodrome presents Al Gorrell Company shows from October 10 to 15. Oct 10 and 13 feature The Gamblers, Oct 14-15 present The White Slave Traffic, with matinees and nightly performances.

al Gorrell Gamblers al Gorrell Co

Al Gorrell Stock Opens with The Gamblers at Hippodrome

The Al Gorrell Stock Company opens an indefinite engagement at the Hippodrome today with Chas. Klein's play The Gamblers. Matinee admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Evening prices are 20 cents for the lower floor and 10 cents for balcony and gallery.

al Gorrell Hippodrome

Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Quick Hair Beautification

An old advertisement touts Danderine Dandeline as a 25 cent cure for hair dullness and dandruff. It claims the product cleanses dust and oil, softens and thickens hair, relieves itching, and promotes growth when applied strand by strand. It urges readers to buy from drug stores or toilet counters.

Minnesota promotes Newpaper Week to advertise state

To Advertise Minnesota announces a statewide initiative beginning tomorrow with Newspaper Week. The Minnesota Editorial association leads the effort, urging publishers to publish special editions promoting Minnesota to home seekers.

Minnesota ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Editorial Association

Wetherill Bruner Wedding Unites Notables Across Cities

In Elkins West Virginia on October 9 Miss Edwina Elkins Bruner, granddaughter of the late Senator Stephen B Elkins, wed A Heckscher Wetherill of Philadelphia. The ceremony at David Memorial church was followed by a reception at Halliehurst, home of Mrs Stephen B Elkins, with fashionables from Washington Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Pittsburgh and other cities in attendance.

Elkins W. Va Washington Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Pittsburgh Edwina Elkins Bruner United’ States Stephen B. Elkins A. Heckscher Wetherill David Memorial Church Halliehurst

Washington Holy Name Parade Seen as World Center Move

Cardinal Gibbons has stated Washington could become the world center of Catholic church and education. About 20 000 marchers and many bands will take part in the large religious demonstration in the national capital, underscoring the line of support for the proposal.

Washington Holy Name Societies Cardinal Gibbons National Capital

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